Moving Tips: Getting Ready for the New Owners

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My first house needed a lot of work before I could move in. Nothing was structurally wrong with the place. What was wrong is that I had to clean everything inside and out before moving my stuff in. Ever since, I've made it a point to make sure every home I leave is ready for the next guy to move in.
After I get the last of my stuff out of the old place, I go into cleaning mode. That includes mopping the floors, washing the windows, and hiring a carpet cleaning service to steam clean all the rugs. Outside, I'll have one of the local lawn care services mowing the lawn and trimming the shrubs.
Try my tips for getting the place ready for the next guy. Pay it forward, and watch karma come around. The job will be done in no time and you can start working on getting the new place in order.

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4 Tips For Decorating A Patio

If you have a patio, whether you live in a house or apartment, there are many ways to decorate it. Consider the use of the space and the size of it when determining the best way to decorate it. Here are some more tips.

Designate Different Spaces

Before you start decorating and designing your patio, you should consider what the use of the space will be. If you want to have a barbecue area and another sitting area for relaxing, designate these different spaces. This allows you to arrange the furniture and other items accordingly. For example, if you have a barbecue area and a table and chairs for outdoor eating, that space should be separate from the rattan furniture used for relaxing and reading a book. By designating these different spaces, it makes it easier to select the right furniture and décor items.

Use All-Weather Furniture

When you start choosing the patio furniture, make sure you select all-weather furniture. It will be just as attractive and comfortable as other patio furniture, but it won't get ruined when it is especially hot, rainy, or windy. The furniture can withstand a 100-degree summer while the fabric or material won't get ruined if it gets rained or snowed on in the winter. This helps prevent the need for multiple furniture options that change by the season and further protects your investment.

Hang Lights

One of the easiest ways to add more style and ambiance to a patio is by adding lighting. There are many different lighting options for a patio. If you want a more intimate space in the evenings, you can set out candles. You can choose unscented if you only want them for light and warmth, or choose scented if you prefer. You can also create a charming patio area by hanging up different types of string and twinkle lights. These can be kept up year-round. There are also lanterns and lamps that work great for outdoor spaces.

Increase Privacy

The decorative items you choose can also help you to have more privacy in your patio. For example, if you want to decorate with potted plants, choose tall plants or those that can be stacked in a tall bookshelf. Place these plants near the edge of the patio, blocking the view from others that might be able to peek in your backyard. You can also hang curtains around the outside of smaller patios in order to block out others from seeing in. Folding screens also work great for privacy, while also adding color and texture to the space. For more ideas, Think Outside... The Outdoor Great Room Store or a similar business can help.